Building a Smart Home? Hire a Smart Home Contractor

Everyone has that friend who is the "tech person." They seem comfortable with technology and might be the go-to person for questions about smartphones, computers, or any device with an internet connection. We think that's great. But we have a word of advice—please don't rely on that person to put together your smart home. 

Smart homes are not simple projects. And your friend might know about some popular consumer smart home products, but chances are they don't understand the complexity of a complete, integrated smart home. To do your Vinings, GA, home the right way, you need a local smart home contractor. Let’s explore the reasons below.

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Wiring and Cabling

While many smart home devices rely on wireless connections, professional-grade smart home installations still rely on wiring and cabling. Examples of components that require wiring are security cameras, high-speed audio-video distribution, networking backbone for stable connections throughout the home, speaker wiring, and low-voltage wiring for security sensors and alarms. While almost every one of these areas has a consumer wireless solution for installation convenience, they tend to not be the most stable and powerful solutions, especially in larger homes. A solid wiring foundation lets you add the most robust solutions. 

A Single Interface, Many Form Factors

Every smart home device has a companion app to control the device. If you have lighting, thermostats, AV, and security from a variety of vendors, you can end up with separate apps for each device. When we plan a smart home, we unify the interface under the control of one smart home platform like Control4. While you will get an app for the convenience of control from anywhere in your pocket, you can also have programmable wall keypads for lighting and shading, an intelligent AV remote convenient for your media room or home theater, or wall-mounted touchscreens with built-in audio and video communications. One app and a consistent interface make for a much better smart home experience.

Service and Support

What happens when something doesn't work quite right? What could be more annoying than a delay when you want to turn on a light or an AV system that produces picture and no sound? Your tech person friend may not be available to help. A professional smart home contractor will offer the right service and support for your system. It may include some self-help training for minor fixes, remote monitoring and software updates for your system and device, and onsite support with a guaranteed response time for more complicated issues. 

Make sure you work with the right smart home design and installation expert. GHT is your local home technology expert in the Metro Atlanta area with decades of experience. Reach out to us here to get started, or click the chat box below to connect with us right away. We would love to help you!